Three One Knox Players Take Team of the Week Honors

April 21, 2026 - TAMPA, Fla. - To the victor goes the spoils and One Knoxville SC was quite victorious last week. So much so, in fact, that USL League One named forward Kyle Linhares, forward Babacar Diene and midfielder John Murphy Jr. to the Week 7 Team of the Week following the squad's last-minute 2-1 win over the Charlotte Independence. Following his penalty kick clincher to beat DC United in the midweek, Linhares capped off a memorable week in perfect fashion. His 88th wonder goal was the emphatic differ... Full Story

North Division Clash: First Place on the Line in Knoxville

April 21, 2026 - KNOXVILLE, TN - The race in the Southern League North is heating up, and this week's matchup brings major early-season implications. The Knoxville Smokies welcome Chattanooga, coming off a split series in Pensacola, while the Lookouts arrive with the best record in the Southern League and momentum on their side. These two division rivals know each other well - Knoxville took last year's season series 13-10 - but 2026 presents a new chapter, with both rosters loaded with top prospects pushing ... Full Story

Knoxville's Carson Vance Named to All-SPHL 2nd Team

April 20, 2026 - Knoxville Ice Bears defenseman Carson Vance has been named to the All-SPHL 2nd Team. It's the first such honor for the 6th-year pro, who was selected in a league-wide vote of the SPHL's coaches and team representatives. Vance was second in the SPHL among defensemen this season with 35 points and led all defenseman with 30 assists. In two seasons in Knoxville, the Tempe, Ariz. native has set a career-high for points in back-to-back years. He has 63 points in 112 games as an Ice Bear. Prior ... Full Story

Smokies Series Recap: Knoxville Smokies @ Pensacola Blue Wahoos

April 20, 2026 - PENSACOLA, FL - The first time away from East Tennessee between Knoxville and Pensacola. An even series and ever so entertaining between the Smokies and Blue Wahoos. The series featured two shutouts by the Smokies staff, an 8 run offensive outburst, and yet another steal-a-win with a six run 8th and 2 run ninth to complete the comeback win in Game 3 on Thursday. Six nights on the road for the first time in 2026 and it did not disappoint. Game 1: Pensacola Powers Up Early in Game One The Pe... Full Story

• Smokies Series Recap: Knoxville Smokies @ Pensacola Blue Wahoos - Knoxville Smokies (SL) April 20
• Linhares the Hero Again as One Knox Downs Charlotte - One Knoxville SC (USL1) April 19
• Ice Bears Battle to Game Two Win to Tie Semifinal Series - Knoxville Ice Bears (SPHL) April 18
• Ice Bears Come up Short in Hard Fought Game One - Knoxville Ice Bears (SPHL) April 17
• One Knox SC to Take Open Cup Magic to Columbus - One Knoxville SC (USL1) April 16
• One Knox SC Notches Historic 'Cupset' over DC United - One Knoxville SC (USL1) April 16
• Smokies Series Preview - Knoxville Smokies (SL) April 14
• One Knoxville SC Teams up with RT Lodge - One Knoxville SC (USL1) April 13
• Stage Set for Ice Bears in President's Cup Semifinals - Knoxville Ice Bears (SPHL) April 13
• Ice Bears Advance to Semifinals with Sweep of Huntsville - Knoxville Ice Bears (SPHL) April 11
• Ice Bears Advance to Semifinals with Sweep of Huntsville - Knoxville Ice Bears (SPHL) April 11
• One Knox SC Grabs a Point in Portland - One Knoxville SC (USL1) April 11
• Liljekvist's Double Overtime Blast Helps Ice Bears Grab 1-0 Series Lead - Knoxville Ice Bears (SPHL) April 10
• Krioutchenkov Named USL1 March Player of the Month - One Knoxville SC (USL1) April 9
• Burke Honored by US Open Cup After Electric Performance - One Knoxville SC (USL1) April 8
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Knoxville Smokies catcher Pablo Aliendo prepares to make a play at the plate (Lindsay Coward)

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April 23	SL	Chattanooga at Knoxville	7:00 p.m.
April 23	SPHL	Peoria at Knoxville (Playoff Gm. 3)	7:30 p.m.
April 22	SL	Chattanooga at Knoxville	12:30 p.m.
April 21	SL	Chattanooga 4 at Knoxville 0	Final
April 19	SL	Knoxville 6 at Pensacola 7	Final
April 18	USL1	Charlotte 1 at Knoxville 2	Final
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• Chattanooga Lookouts shut out Smokies to start series in Knoxville - SL Knoxville News-Sentinel (April 22)
• Smokies host Chattanooga Lookouts for third homestand of season - SL Knoxville News-Sentinel (April 22)
• The Peoria Rivermen drop Game 2 of the SPHL Semifinals 3-1 to Knoxville to tie the series up at one game apiece - SPHL WEEK TV (April 19)
• Rivermen fall to Ice Bears in Game 2 of the SPHL semifinals - SPHL Peoria Journal Star (April 19)
• Rivermen take down the Ice Bears in Game 1 of the SPHL semifinals - SPHL Peoria Journal Star (April 18)
• After toppling Major League Soccer giant, can One Knox SC do it again? - USL1 Knoxville News-Sentinel (April 17)
• One Knox SC notches major league win over D.C. United in U.S. Open Cup - USL1 Knoxville News-Sentinel (April 16)
• One Knoxville SC upsets MLS opponent D.C. United in U.S. Open Cup - USL1 Knoxville News-Sentinel (April 16)
• One Knox SC lands historic U.S. Open match vs. MLS club D.C. United - USL1 Knoxville News-Sentinel (April 15)
• Knoxville Smokies force extra inning before falling to Rocket City - SL Knoxville News-Sentinel (April 12)
• Ice Bears sweep Havoc out of 2026 SPHL playoffs - SPHL WAFF (April 12)
• Smokies walk it off vs. Trash Pandas, clinching first series win of 2026 - SL Knoxville News-Sentinel (April 12)
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